Job Description

Post Title:Progress Coach English and Maths – Term Time Only (36 weeks)

Responsible To:Head of Department: English, Maths and ESOL

Date:July 2017

Grade:H15 – H18 (£14,986.23 - £16,381.24 pro rata salary)

Aims and Purpose of the Job:

To work with Personal Tutors, Course Leaders and managers to support learners through pastoral tutorial sessions and using relevant teaching and learning methodologies.

In order to achieve the main aims and fulfil the responsibilities of the post, the post holder will have the following duties:

  • To carry out initial assessment of learners to inform planning, to be disseminated across teaching staff
  • To plan and deliver 1:1 and group sessions for learners
  • To support learners on a 1:1 and group basis to achieve their targets and goals
  • To ensure appropriate support strategies are in place to meet individual learner needs
  • To produce and maintain tutorial records according to the college systems and procedures
  • To monitor and update individual learning plans for learners including target setting and monitoring
  • To organise and attend parents evenings
  • To proactively monitor learner attendance and address concerns
  • Prepare learners for progression to the next level within and from the college
  • To provide cover in the absence of a colleague (where work has been set for the learners)
  • To establish and maintain good working relations and a learning environment that is appropriate to the learner groups

General Expectations

  • Participate in annual appraisals of performance and regular reviews.
  • Undertake any personal development necessary to ensure effective performance in the role.
  • Undertake any additional duties that the Corporation may require within the scope of the post

Departmental Specific Duties

The duties outlined cover all programmes and learners within the programme areas of English and Maths.

Method of Working

Stockton Riverside College expects all staff to work effectively, both as individuals and as part of a team, delivering high quality education and support to students and staff. In doing so, the college expects all staff to display all of the core competencies as defined in the performance and development appraisal arrangements and to conduct themselves in a manner which befits their professional status and responsibilities.

Public Relations

Considerable importance is attached to the role the college plays in the local community and the relationships it has with schools, employers and other local stakeholders. It therefore follows that all staff are expected to work to maintain and develop these relationships at every opportunity by positively promoting the work of the college and the role it can play in supporting the aims of its stakeholders.

This Job Description is current at the date shown, and is a guide to the work the postholder will be required to undertake. In consultation with the postholder, it may be amended from time to time by the Corporation to meet changing circumstances. Specific targets and objectives will be agreed with the postholder and will be reviewed regularly as part of the performance management arrangements

The college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

I acknowledge receipt of the above Job Description, detailing the duties and responsibilities of this post and confirm my acceptance of them.

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